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Germany, Weimar Republic, 'Transfer of Airship LZ 126 to America, 12 October 1924', AR Medal, by Lauer, rev. Zeppelin over Friedrichshafen, 33mm. (Kaiser 449), much as struck.
From the Wilhelm Wildegger (1888-1981) Collection
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Renamed the USS Los Angeles, the Airship was employed the US Navy in the shortlived 'Parasite Fighter' programme. It was famously photographed nose-down on 25 August 1927 after a weather-related mishap whilst docking
Estimate: £40 - £60
From the Wilhelm Wildegger (1888-1981) Collection
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Renamed the USS Los Angeles, the Airship was employed the US Navy in the shortlived 'Parasite Fighter' programme. It was famously photographed nose-down on 25 August 1927 after a weather-related mishap whilst docking
Estimate: £40 - £60